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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,166.34, 376,804.98 and 82,679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,166.34, 376,804.98 and 82,679.86 is: 124,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,166.34 : 376,804.98 = 82,679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,166.34/376,804.98 = 82,679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,166.34x = 376,804.98 × 82,679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,166.34x = 31,154,182,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,154,182,993.70/251,166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,038.05

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